| Coordinates: | 51.903, -3.642 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SN 87 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01550 (Llandovery) |
Llywel is a small, largely rural parish in Powys, Wales, set among rolling upland farmland and patches of moor and woodland. The area is characterised by scattered farms, hedged fields and a compact village cluster, and the local economy is still centred on agriculture - principally sheep and beef - supplemented by small-scale forestry and residents who commute to larger towns.
There are long-standing historic roots here, reflected in the parish church and old field patterns, and a quiet, close-knit social life built around a village hall, occasional local events and a handful of traditional businesses. Residents tend to take an active interest in conserving the local landscape and Welsh cultural traditions while adapting to the practicalities of modern rural living.
Postcode districts covering Llywel
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 23 miles37.1 km
- Tonypandy 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Neath 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.5 miles25 km
- Briton Ferry 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Ebbw Vale 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Ebbw Vale North 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Ebbw Vale South 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Aberdare 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Aberdare East 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Aberdare West 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Ammanford 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Cray Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Maescar and Llywel Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Maescar Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Sennybridge Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Llanddeusant Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Tawe-Uchaf Parish 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Trallong Parish 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Glyn Tarell Parish 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Abercrave Built-up area 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Myddfai Parish 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Coelbren Built-up area 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Llangadog Ward 8.2 miles13.2 km
Example postcodes in Llywel
LD3 8TY, LD3 8RD, LD3 8RH, LD3 8UG, LD3 8UP, LD3 8UQ, LD3 8UU, LD3 8RB, LD3 8RE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 37.3 miles60 km
- Bristol Airport 53.5 miles86.1 km
- Llandovery Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
- Llanwrda Railway Station 10.6 miles17.1 km
Hotels near Llywel Ad
- The Castle Coaching Inn 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Bear Inn 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 15 miles24.1 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 17.1 miles27.6 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km